June free from AL

[free at last]

June free from AL

Congrats on progress everyone. Forgot to mention yesterday that I had a "little" car accident (no one hurt, except my check book since I had to pay damages). Good news is I had a fleeting thought about going home and having some wine to unwind. Instead, I doubled up on the seltzer water and took a nap. Starting to feel as though not every event or emotion is an occasion to have some wine.

[NoSugar]

June free from AL

Miley;1519364 wrote: Yeah....tomorrow, I am half-way to Day 30 (miracle for me!)

I read your story in the NN - wow! You are even stronger than ever now. I am so so happy for you. I hope you are really PROUD!

[NoSugar]

June free from AL

free at last;1519379 wrote: Congrats on progress everyone. Forgot to mention yesterday that I had a "little" car accident (no one hurt, except my check book since I had to pay damages). Good news is I had a fleeting thought about going home and having some wine to unwind. Instead, I doubled up on the seltzer water and took a nap. Starting to feel as though not every event or emotion is an occasion to have some wine.

I'm glad you are ok, Free. You probably get out of the habit of driving when you are away so long. Anyway, it's great that you didn't let it derail you!

[witts end]

June free from AL

good for you free glad you wern't hurt

[jenniech]

June free from AL

goodmorning
i am having a family crisis.....got a hold of my son's texts (unintentionally) and I have found out that he is HEAVILY into smoking pot and taking "pax"
WHAT IS PAX??????
Internet search shows it is an antidepressant. Why would he be taking something like that recreationally?

[Miley]

June free from AL

Good Morning Everyone and HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

Day 15 for me...

Jenn - That sucks and I can totally relate. Luckily my kids are young adults now. How old is your son? As far as I know, Pax is an antidepressant but I'm not sure why he would be taking it recreationally. As far as I know, it has to be taken everyday to get in your system. Who knows what these kids are into these days. Hopefully someone that knows more will chime in.

Have a great AF Friday everyone....we are rolling. This will be my 3rd AF weekend!

[jenniech]

June free from AL

my son is 16 and I am very upset, worried and scared that I won't approach him effectively

[Miley]

June free from AL

I understand. Maybe you should wait to approach him when you aren't as upset. It's going to be an important conversation. Ill lift you up in prayer.

[Snapdragon]

June free from AL

jenniech;1519489 wrote: goodmorning
i am having a family crisis.....got a hold of my son's texts (unintentionally) and I have found out that he is HEAVILY into smoking pot and taking "pax"
WHAT IS PAX??????
Internet search shows it is an antidepressant. Why would he be taking something like that recreationally?

Hi Jenni - that is so scary for you. Kids seem to dabble in the most awful things these days. My daughter has told me of friends of hers taking the horse tranquiliser Ketamine for kicks - apparently it makes them almost incoherent and they can't even remember what happend to them after so why on earth they take that risk I don't know.

I asked her if she knew anything or had heard of PAX and apparently kids take it because it is supposed to block the neurotoxic effects of Ecstacy (not what you want to hear I know ) I found this link about it on the web: Erowid Experience Vaults: Paroxentine (Paxil) - Abusing Paxil: Attempted Fun - 19295

I have two sons (21 and 19) and my older son has admitted that he was heavily into smoking pot once (about 16 to 18) and that he had experimented with 'other' things. We've talked about it recently and for him (and many of his friends) it was a phase they all went through. I was totally unaware at the time - I naively thought he was 'just' smoking and consquently stopped all of his pocket money.

I do hope for your son this is also just an experimental phase which his will soon discover isn't all the fun it's cracked up to be. I hope you can find the best way to approach this - maybe call a drugs helpline and ask an expert how they would advise you to handle the situation. Thinking of you and and sending a big hug. :l Snap x

[free at last]

June free from AL

Dear Jenniech, I am sorry about your son. It must be hard to know what is the best approach in discussing this with him.

Congrats, Miley, on your progress.

Thanks, NS, for thoughts on my well being. Thought the guy in front of me had gone ahead with his merge, but he decided to wait, and then I started my merge, right into him. You are right, I am out of driving practice.

Best wishes to everyone for a joyous, AF weekend.

[witts end]

June free from AL

Jenniech sorry about the crises with your son and like miley I think you should wait till you arn't upset in the mean time look up all the information you can get and have also the side effects etc so you can talk about it more calmly and hopefully your son will listen to you

good on you miley

day16 for me

[jenniech]

June free from AL

Thanks everyone! Our house is surrounded by woods. This afternoon I went back there and looked around. Low and behold I found a stash of pot and a huge bong. I took it.

My son has no idea I did that but he has discovered his stuff is gone and he is very upset. I am not going to say anything just yet. I am still trying to sort it out. But I must say, I actually feel bad about it. Isn't that ridiculous??!!!???? I hate seeing my son upset. It is really an awful feeling......I am so confused and really feel I need some professional advice on how to approach him. I want him to know that I love him and only want what is best for him. I also want him to understand how serious this is but I don't want to alienate him to the point where he will rebel.....

Raising teenagers is tough business!!!

As for me, I really really wanted a drink but I have the strength to NOT pick up no matter what!! I can't even imagine how I would be able to handle this if I were drinking. I just wish these f'ing cravings would go away.

[Miley]

June free from AL

Okay Junesters......How is everyone doing today? Day 16 here for me. Boy was a raging bitch last night....not sure what that was about, although I did get the house clean

Everyone have a great AF day!!!!

[bcp2013]

June free from AL

Hi all,l get the raging bitch part ,happened to me alot at first,so far this week l'm doing okay so it shall pass.better to be a bitch than a hungover zombie!! Hey jennich sorry about your son and his issues with drugs,they do seem to experiment or do drugs as teenagers,youll find the right way to approch him.Remember we were all teenagers once,l bet our parents didn't know half of what we did,lt will be okay,just talk like you are understanding and not freak out ,that helps,good luck ,everyone have a fab weekend,my anniversary party tonight,25 yrs!!

[witts end]

June free from AL

Hi! all
I can relate to teenages and yes you do find out what they got up to 10yrs later it comes out when they are relaxed and remember when starts ( I'm glad i didn't know )
but as for the drugs I don't know what to suggest maybe you can ring some-one to council you before you approach your son
Off the track month half over woo too